Monarcas (2023)
In Florida, over one billion dollars in wages are stolen from the pockets of workers every year. Following the migration journey and metamorphosis of the monarch butterflies, the short documentary Monarcas tells the story of two Guatemalan undocumented day laborers, Pedro and Alejandro, who migrated from Central America in search of a better future for their families, only to have their wages extorted by a Miami roofer. They seek help from a local organization and navigate the complexities of court proceedings to regain their dignity. In the process, they became activists and organizers, helping others like them to fight for their rights, despite their immigrant status.
Director: Diana Larrea
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: March 15, 2023
Screenplay
Music: Carlos Mejia
Editing: Diana Larrea
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monarcas about?
- In Florida, over one billion dollars in wages are stolen from the pockets of workers every year. Following the migration journey and metamorphosis of the monarch butterflies, the short documentary Monarcas tells the story of two Guatemalan undocumented day laborers, Pedro and Alejandro, who migrated from Central America in search of a better future for their families, only to have their wages extorted by a Miami roofer. They seek help from a local organization and navigate the complexities of court proceedings to regain their dignity. In the process, they became activists and organizers, helping others like them to fight for their rights, despite their immigrant status.
- Who directed Monarcas?
- Monarcas was directed by Diana Larrea.
- How long is Monarcas?
- Monarcas has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Monarcas?
- Monarcas is a Documentary film.